Marcos updates Typhoon Aghon damage, deploys aid

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. provided an update on the damage caused by Typhoon Aghon during his departure ceremony from Manila for a state visit to Brunei Darussalam.

The President reported that 26,726 people have been affected across various regions with P1.35 million in immediate assistance and additional funds of P607.9 million available.

One death was confirmed due to the typhoon, while eight people were injured in Bicol and Northern Mindanao.

Marcos ordered various departments including DSWD, DA, DOH, DPWH, and DOTR to provide assistance and address infrastructure damage such as non-operational airports, sea ports, and power outages.

The President also deployed hundreds of search and rescue teams along with transportation assets and emergency telecommunications equipment to aid in relief distribution.

Emergency relief goods have been pre-positioned in areas expected to be hit by the typhoon to ensure quick response.